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Tampering Detect & Display Tracking Belt & Sheet (Shorthand E Lock)

Abstract: It contains a simple circuit, to control the rotating device to light LEDs uniformly that will be fully explained in further sections. Its construction is simple on the outside and it can constantly be improved depending upon various factors such as more functionalities, more lights, improved attach ability, and so on. It may also be made to be combined with the user's phone with any advancements in design and capital to do so. In order to construct one, the components that are required include -RFID tag, belt/sheet made of conductive material, a simple circuit, rotating device (preferably motor) and LEDs for a basic model. Its functionality is explained herein -The user attaches the RFID system to luggage/ baggage and sets it up simply by pressing a button and selecting the appropriate time for which the luggage/ baggage needs to be monitored which would start a rotating device within (preferably motor) and slowly rotate it at a constant pace, thereby lighting the LEDs in its path. If no tampering is done, the user can use their phone's NFC or a small RFID reader to make sure the entire belt was not replaced in the process after tampering was done to make it seem like no tampering was done. If however tampering was done, the rotating device would stop after one point and no further LEDs would light up. Hence it shows if and when any tampering was done as, as soon as belt or sheet are cut, the LEDs would stop at that gradient thereby upon receiving the luggage/ baggage, the user would be able to tell if and when the tampering was done, thereby providing a new level of protection to said luggage/ baggage. The circuit so used would be constructed so that it would rotate in a uniform manner for the next n hours (as per option selected). It would also.be connected to the belt/sheet in such a manner that once conductive belt/sheet is cut, it stops rotating. In further advancements, a bit in the RFID tag could also be made to alter as soon as belt or sheet is cut.

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
03 August 2017
Publication Number
11/2019
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

SAHIL KUMAR
A-4, BHARATI VIDYAPEETHS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PACHIM VIHAR, NEW DELHI-110063
DISHANT KHANNA
A-4, BHARATI VIDYAPEETHS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PACHIM VIHAR, NEW DELHI-110063
VISHAL SHARMA
A-4, BHARATI VIDYAPEETHS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PACHIM VIHAR, NEW DELHI-110063
ARVIND REHALIA
A-4, BHARATI VIDYAPEETHS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PACHIM VIHAR, NEW DELHI-110063

Inventors

1. SAHIL KUMAR
A-4, BHARATI VIDYAPEETHS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PACHIM VIHAR, NEW DELHI-110063
2. DISHANT KHANNA
A-4, BHARATI VIDYAPEETHS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PACHIM VIHAR, NEW DELHI-110063
3. VISHAL SHARMA
A-4, BHARATI VIDYAPEETHS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PACHIM VIHAR, NEW DELHI-110063
4. ARVIND REHALIA
A-4, BHARATI VIDYAPEETHS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PACHIM VIHAR, NEW DELHI-110063

Specification

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE
This invention adds a whole new level of safety for any baggage/ luggage. It extends the functionality of a basic RFID tag by introducing a circuit as well which would be able to show using an array of lights to show whether or not the luggage/ baggage under consideration has been tampered with. This new RFID tag may be implemented in conjunction with a belt or sheet made of conductive material which would be placed over the baggage chain or the entire baggage respectively.
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
There exist many situations wherein such a safety measure is desired, i.e instances where any luggage/baggage/container contains fragile or private contents or is not supposed to be tampered with. As always there also exists a fear among passengers in any flight as to any tampering with the baggage during the time it was not near them. Any tampering can also cause a major security issue as unsafe contents can also be put within the luggage/baggage. This of course can create major issues.
All previously used conventional methods present the use of a small strip/sticker on the luggage/baggage/container which can still be easily bypassed by opening the luggage/baggage/container from another side and close it without disturbing the RFID sticker which is not a difficult task.
Other popular methods for the same while work on different premises, this concept is common amongst all to create a small tag, label, strip, etc and put it on/in the luggage/baggage.
Some even use small devices which provide slightly more protection but for a higher cost.
Another issue is that for soft luggages/ baggages, it would be easy to access them from anywhere besides the chain as well.
In view of the foregoing, there exists a need to create a device to fix these problems. Hence there is a need for an advanced RFID belt/sheet constructed using a new circuit in addition to the RFID tag and a belt/sheet. This circuit and belt/sheet would be able to show the user if any tampering was done with the luggage/baggage anywhere on the chain when the belt is used and anywhere on the bag when sheet is used. Thereby, eliminating all worries that the user may have regarding the safety of their luggage/ baggage.
OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE ,
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior art, the general object of the present invention is to provide a device capable of l)detecting tampering, 2)detecting location and 3)doing so with simplicity with cost effectiveness.
One object of the present invention is to provide a portable system capable of

detecting tampering with any baggage or luggage.
Accordingly, another object of the present invention is to provide a system to be used in such a manner that allow it to be tracked using a system of RFID scanners.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a cheap and simple system which can help in detection of tampering as well.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a simple an indispensable tampering detection belt/sheet which is easy to attach and remove.
The principal object of the present invention is to create a portable, cost effective and customizable tag that may include RFID as well i.e capable of not only detecting tampering but also detecting location when used with a system of RFID scanners. It would be capable of doing so using a simple and cost effective in built system. Other objects, features and advantages shall become apparent from the following detailed description and the appended claims, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, wherein reference numerals designate corresponding parts of the several views.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
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To this end this invention has for its subject a belt/sheet with tracks (all of which may be transparent) i.e capable of being easily removed or attached and simple and cheap in its construction so it may be easily removed and discarded and a new one may be used in it's place. This may be used in conjunction with a modified RFID tag consisting of not only an RFID tag but along with it an array of LEDs, all powered one at a time with the passing of time to create a gradient which would stop if and when any tampering is done, hence letting the user know of the time at which it happened. The time gradient may also be customizable via the user as well depending upon the time duration for which the system is needed. In future advancements, it may also use an RFID module which changes its last bit upon any tampering. The present invention includes-
In an aspect of the present invention, a housing with a gradient display and buttons to control the gradient time duration along with a button to start or stop the system.
In another aspect of the present invention,is an RFID system attached to a setup of motors and leds, all connected to the belt/sheet.
In yet another aspect of the present invention,is a mechanism of a motor, an array of LEDs/CMD LEDs, a button cell and an overall circuit to define its functionality, all of which are connected to an ordinary RFID tag.
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In still another aspect of the present invention, a belt with tracks (all of which may be made transparent) i.e connected to the system in the tag.

In another version of the present invention, a sheet capable of being wrapped around the entire baggage with tracks (all of which may be made transparent).
In still another aspect of the present invention, the belt/sheet tracks made of TCF i.e Transparent Conductive Film.
The present invention provides a mechanism for setting time durations which may be setup using a single switch or multiple switches to select the time duration for which the system is turned on. This would change the pace at which the motor rotates and connects proceeding LEDs to the power source one at a time. Hence, the LED that is lit at the end of the trip would be able to give a close idea of the time frame within which the tampering had occurred.
These aspects together with other aspects of the present invention, along with the various features of novelty that characterize the present invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed hereto and form a part of this present invention.
For a better understanding of the present invention, its operating advantages, and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawing and descriptive matter in which there is illustrated an exemplary aspect of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG 1 - It is an outside view of the RFID system along with Hypothesized design
FIG 2 and FIG 3 - Show the internal system in full view
FIG 4 - It shows the belt as attached to luggage/baggage
FIG 5 - It shows the sheet attached to luggage/ baggage
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE
The exemplary embodiments described herein detail for illustrative purposes are ■ subject to many variations in structure and design. It should be emphasized,

however, that the present invention is not limited to a particular design as described. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but these are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention.
The terms "a" and "an" herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item.
In addition, the terms "having", "comprising", "including", and variations thereof signify the presence of a component.
The present invention provides a simple and cost effective system for detecting if and when any tampering was done with the bag and if RFID scanner systems are established in various establishments, may also be used for tracking.
More changes or improvements would be made in the future in later phases to further improve said invention to not only improve the interface, connectivity to phone, simplicity, etc.
The system and method, as envisaged by the present invention, will now be explained in conjunction with Figs. 1, 2, 3 as below. The term "E-lock" would henceforth be used to refer to the belt/sheet tampering detection system as envisaged by the present invention.
Fig. 1 illustrates the overall structure of the E-lock as would be seen by the user/owner. This figure shows all of the outer features of the E-lock. The first feature to be pointed out is the belt [1] which would be constructed with a design of transparent tracks created using a special material (Preferably TCF) which would be connected to the tag system. This would also hence use the circuit so as to detect

resistance of the same, so that even if the belt is slightly twisted to open the baggage/luggage, it is recorded barring some tolerances. The second feature is the gradient design on the face [2] which would consist a display lit up by an array of LEDs placed right underneath. This would give an approximate measure of the percentage of time passed since the system was started. The present invention envisages that the time duration for which the belt/sheet is set decides the speed of the gradient display, hence, adapting for each duration. These durations would be set by use of buttons present on the face of the tag [3]. These said buttons would not only start and stop the device but also help in deciding the time duration for which the baggage/luggage may be left unattended. As an example, if the user knows this duration is about 4-5 hours then in the present invention, they may set it to a preset value closest to 5 hours ( e.g. 6 hours). In further versions, custom time settings may be permitted. The tag system is described in detail with reference to Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. This system would use in one embodiment - one RFID tag [4], one motor [5], one needle [6], one circuit[7], and an array of LEDs [8]. The RFID tag [4] may be an ordinary RFID tag in present model of the invention, but in future installations may be created so as to change the final bit if any tampering is detected. The motor [5] controls the needle [6] to go at variable speeds as decided by the user via the buttons [3]. When the motor [5] moves the needle [6] at various speeds, the array of LEDs [8] light up in a sequence that is the displayed as the gradient [2] section of the face. The speed of the motor [4] is to be calibrated via the circuit [7] connected for this very purpose. The working of the inner circuit [7] will now be explained in conjunction with Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. The inner circuit so placed may not only be used to control the motor [5], but also to detect the current returning at the end of the tracks, since these tracks would exist on the entire sheet/belt [1], any obstacle anywhere on the sheet/belt [1], may be detected by checking whether or not the returning current is same as the leaving current. Any difference in this current may lead to the conclusion that it was tampered with, even slightly, such as just pulling of the belt to gain access to the chain. In future, it may be used to include other implementations as well.
Further, the present invention should not be construed to be limited to the

configuration of the system as described herein only. Various configurations of the device arc possible which shall also lie within the scope of the present invention. For instance, changing the microprocessor to something customised just for the caretaker so as to change cost and size.
The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application, and to thereby enable others to best utilize the present invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but such omissions and substitutions are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention.

We claim:
1. A unique tag attached to a transparent sheet/belt with transparent tracks, the system used in the tag comprising of: A simple RFID tag [4] used in conjunction with a separate system which uses a motor [5], the movement of which is controlled by a circuit [7]. This movement allows for each LED [8] to be glown one at a time once the needle starts rotating. This motor [5] starts rotating at a speed that is dependent on the selection using the buttons [3] on the face of the tag. Depending on the time duration detected the range of the gradient [2] seen on the face hence changes. This needle [6] hence rotates to connect each LED [8] to the power supply of the circuit [7].
2. The sheet/belt [1] as claimed in claim 1, wherein a transparent material is used with provisions that allow it to stick to the surface which may also be easily removed post use. This sheet/belt [1] would directly be connected to the entire system inside the unique tag as claimed in claim 1.
3. The sheet/belt [1] as claimed in claim 2, wherein the sheet/belt [1] consists of transparent tracks made of transparent conductive material such as TCF. These tracks would have a unique design that allows them to start at one end of the tag as claimed in claim 1, run on the sheet/belt [1] and end at the other end of the tag as claimed in claim 1. Connected to the tag as claimed in claim 1 so as to make sure that any incisions or deformities to the sheet/belt are easily detected.
4. The circuit [7] in the system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the circuit is so designed so as to calibrate movement of motor [5] accordingly to time duration defined by user. This calibration would allow for LEDs [8] to always represent a certain percentage of the time duration. This circuit [7] would be used in future versions to implement any further improvements.
5. The RFID tag as claimed in claim 1, wherein for future models, a bit would automatically change if any incisions or deformities on the sheet/belt [1] are detected.

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1 201711027584-FER.pdf 2021-10-17
1 201711027584-Other Patent Document-030817.pdf 2017-08-14
2 201711027584-Form 18-030818.pdf 2018-08-08
2 201711027584-Form 5-030817.pdf 2017-08-14
3 201711027584-Form 2(Title Page)-030817.pdf 2017-08-14
3 201711027584-Form 2(Title Page)-030818.pdf 2018-08-08
4 201711027584-Form 1-030817.pdf 2017-08-14
4 201711027584-Form 5-030818.pdf 2018-08-08
5 201711027584-Other Patent Document-030818.pdf 2018-08-08
5 201711027584-Other Patent Document-030818-.pdf 2018-08-08
6 201711027584-Other Patent Document-030818-.pdf 2018-08-08
6 201711027584-Other Patent Document-030818.pdf 2018-08-08
7 201711027584-Form 1-030817.pdf 2017-08-14
7 201711027584-Form 5-030818.pdf 2018-08-08
8 201711027584-Form 2(Title Page)-030817.pdf 2017-08-14
8 201711027584-Form 2(Title Page)-030818.pdf 2018-08-08
9 201711027584-Form 18-030818.pdf 2018-08-08
10 201711027584-FER.pdf 2021-10-17

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